Blue Hill Observatory May 2019 Summary: May was generally cooler and cloudier than average, with slightly more rainfall than expected. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 54.4 deg F was 1.8 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for May and 0.9 degrees cooler than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature […]
JUNE 5: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Joint Conference Committee has begun deliberations to reconcile differences between the House and Senate budgets. As we explained in a previous post, Blue Hill Observatory has a $100,000 line-item approved overwhelmingly by the House in budget (item 2810-0122) , but nothing in the Senate budget. Now, more than ever, […]
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in meteorology/ atmospheric science. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 15th and July 20th, 2019. […]
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May 2019 Summary – Cooler and Wetter Than Average
Blue Hill Observatory May 2019 Summary: May was generally cooler and cloudier than average, with slightly more rainfall than expected. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 54.4 deg F was 1.8 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for May and 0.9 degrees cooler than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature […]
April 2019 Summary – Sixth Wettest and Sixth Cloudiest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory April 2019 Summary: April was warmer than average, though it ended cool, with much above average rainfall and below average sunshine. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 47.3 deg F was 2.6 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for April and 1.0 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. […]
Last Chance to Gain Funding for Blue Hill Observatory
JUNE 5: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Joint Conference Committee has begun deliberations to reconcile differences between the House and Senate budgets. As we explained in a previous post, Blue Hill Observatory has a $100,000 line-item approved overwhelmingly by the House in budget (item 2810-0122) , but nothing in the Senate budget. Now, more than ever, […]
Mass Senate Votes NO on Funding for BHO
PRESS RELEASE: For the second year in a row, the Massachusetts Senate voted NO on funding for Blue Hill Observatory (Amendment #910) that would have provided $100,000 for “Operational Support”. The amendment had been sponsored by Senators Timilty, Barrett, Cyr, Eldridge, Feeney, Moore, and O’Connor, almost one forth of the Senate. Previous action by the […]
Senate to Vote on $100,000 for BHO. Your Immediate Help is Needed
NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST… Senator Walter Timilty filed Amendment #910 to the Senate Budget that will provide $100,000 for “the operations of Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center”. If passed, this amendment will be an important step toward ensuring that the Observatory’s educational programs and historic unbroken climate record will continue and grow. We […]
House Approves $100,000 Funding for BHO. On to the Senate.
The Mass House of Representatives passed Amendment #822 to the House budget that will provide for “not less than $100,000 to be expended for the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center”. The House budget will now go to the Senate where they will debate and consider funding. Many thanks to all of you who contacted […]
House to Vote on $100,000 Funding for BHO. Your Immediate Help is Needed
Representatives Galvin of Canton (Sponsor) along with 26 other Representatives (Co-Sponsors) have filed Amendment #822 to the House budget that will provide for “not less than $100,000 to be expended for the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center”. If passed, this will be an important step toward ensuring that Observatory STEM educational programs and the […]
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